EPA Identifies Additional Chemicals for Evaluation

EPA recently identified eighteen additional chemicals, including three flame retardants and four fragrances, for further assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”).  According to EPA, “at the conclusion of the review process, if an assessment of specific uses indicates significant risk, EPA will evaluate and pursue appropriate risk reduction actions, as warranted. If an assessment indicates no significant risk, EPA will conclude its current work on assessment of those specified targeted uses of that chemical.”